Spina bifida is a developmental defect in which:
A. an excessive amount of cerebrospinal fluid damages the spinal cord.
B. nerve fibers that arise from the spinal cord do not function properly.
C. the spinal column is severely deformed, resulting in permanent paralysis.
D. a portion of the spinal cord or meninges protrudes outside of the vertebrae.
Answer: D. a portion of the spinal cord or meninges protrudes outside of the vertebrae.
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